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What will homes look like in 50 to 100 years?
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Fifty years ago, people's concept of "homes of the future" was something like this, a far cry from how modern homes really turned out. So will future homes finally meet our wildest futuristic expectations? We make our own predictions in this article.
How Synthesizers Work
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Ever wonder how a synthesizer works? Read this article to learn how a synthesizer works to produce sound and music.
How Jackhammers Work
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You've probably been irritated by jackhammer noise at some point, but have you ever stopped to think about these marvels of concrete-busting power? Without them, demolition would be a whole lot more difficult.
How Fatal Familial Insomnia Works
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Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic variation of the debilitating sleeping disorder. Learn more about FFI at HowStuffWorks.
How Freezers Work
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Many freezers have features to prevent frost and digitally monitor temperatures, but the technology has been evolving for years. Learn about freezers.
Can You Guess the Car Manufacturer From Just a Portion of the Car?
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Now you might know your cars, but can you identify the maker by just looking at a part or section of the vehicle? It's going to take all of your auto knowledge to pull this one off! Time to fend(er) for yourself!
Can You Name the '70s TV Show From Its Theme Song Lyrics?
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TV theme songs become as familiar as the characters from your favorite shows, and some of these '70s series had some of the most unforgettable lyrics of all time. Take our quiz to see if you can identify these shows based only on the theme song lyrics!
Can You Identify These Military Weapons From WWII?
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Get technical with the arms for this military quiz. We show you images of World War II weaponry that you get to ID. Celebrate your knowledge of lethal contraptions produced during the war that bested all other wars before it. Your Second World War ordnance knowledge is needed now!
Can You Identify More Than 11 of These Classic Cars?
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They say the average car loses 90% of its value after 10 years, but these aren't your average cars. They've been around for at least 20 years and can be worth millions. Test your auto skills and try to identify 11 of these classic cars.
Post-war Railroads
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Post-war railroads chronicles the height of American railroad transportation. Learn about railroads and post-war railroads.